SMITHFIELD, R.I. –
Gabriella Gesualdo hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth to break a 7-7 tie, as the Bryant University softball team defeated Binghamton 10-8 at Conaty Park for the series victory.
The Bulldogs were trailing 5-0 before tallying five runs in the bottom of the third.
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
Bryant 10, Binghamton 8
W | L | S |
Lexi Powell (3-4) | Delaney Glover (1-5)
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Key Moment
- Gesualdo hit a three-run home run, breaking the 7-7 tie in the bottom of the fifth.
How it Happened
- In the top of the first, the Bearcats scored 2 on a two-out double (2-0).
- Binghamton tallied three runs in the top of the third, on a single, double, and a fielder's choice (5-0).
- Jadyn Jenks and Laniya Lewis hit back-to-back singles to start the bottom of the third. Bryant then scored a run on an error (5-1). Gabriella Gesualdo then brought a run home on a groundout (5-2). Alana Garcia scored the Bulldogs' third run on a single (5-3). Teagan Thompson drew a walk, and then Carley Genzer knocked a single up the middle, tying the game at five.
- Binghamton responded with a solo home run and RBI-double in the top of the fourth (7-5).
- In the bottom of the fourth, Lewis hit a lead-off single, followed by a walk. Bryce Clendenin then brought home a run on a fielder's choice (7-6). The Bulldogs then attempted a double steal, with Arriana Williams stealing home to tie the game at seven.
- With two outs in the bottom of the fifth, Lewis and Williams drew walks, which led to a three-run home run from Gesualdo down the left field line, giving the Black and Gold their first lead of the day (10-7).
- In the top of the sixth, Binghamton scored a run on a wild pitch (10-8).
Stats
- Gesualdo hit a home run and tallied four RBI.
- Lewis went 2-3 at the plate.
- Genzer had a hit and two RBI.
- Bryce Clendenin tallied a hit and an RBI.
- Garcia recorded a hit and an RBI.
- Jadyn Jenks posted a hit.
- Williams stole a base.
- Powell pitched five innings, holding Binghamton to three hits and three runs in relief.
Notes
- Gesualdo tallied her third home run of the season.
- This is her fourth game with multiple RBI and second with four.
- Lewis posted her third multi-hit game of the year.
- Genzer now has two career games with 2+ RBI.
- The Bulldogs are 19-4 in the last three seasons in AE games at Conaty Park.
- Bryant is now 30-9 at home under head coach Bianka Bell.
- This is the third game this year, the Black and Gold have tallied 10+ runs, and are second in conference.
Next Up
The Bulldogs head to Connecticut to face UCONN on Tuesday.